- Chief Justice David Maraga has condemned the recent disregard of high Court orders by government officials

- Maraga says that compliance with court order is a crucial matter of constitutional and civic obligation for everyone and all institution irregardless

- Maraga pointed out that all private citizens, government officials and institutions are obliged o obey court orders failure to which they face consequences

Chief Justice, David Maraga on Wednesday, February 7 issued a stern warning to individuals and institutions reported to be defying court orders issued to them.

The Chief Justice acknowledged that the recent events in the country have threatened administration of justice as per the rule of law.

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"Wheres the chief justice does not ordinarily comment on matters that are actively before the court in the last few days there have been worrying developments in the administration of justice that threaten the rule of law" read Maraga's statement in part.

In a tweet post seen by TUKO.co.ke, Maraga warned that there was no exemption in complying with court orders which he noted it is everyone's constitutional and civic obligation.

"Compliance with court orders is not an option for any individual or institution. Neither is it a favor to be doled out to the Judiciary, rather it is a crucial matter of constitutional and civic obligation."

He further warned state officials against violation of the constitution and dereliction of duty after taking up oath of office to protect and uphold the constitution.

The revered Chief Justice advised those aggrieved by a court order to follow legal procedures by having the orders reviewed, varied, set aside or even appeal against the orders.

He noted that failure to comply with court orders by Private citizens, government officials and institution has consequences which Judges and magistrates are at liberty to invoke legal avenues available to enforce the orders.

Maraga issued the statement after High Court judge Luka Kimaru sent an order to Inspector General of police Joseph Boinnet and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to arraign self-proclaimed National Resistant Movement(NRM) general Miguna Miguna in court but failed two times in a row.

Judge Luka Kimaru said the two openly acted in contempt of court even after being ordered twice to release the accused.

The High Court further ordered police to release Miguna Miguna, but ensure he faces charges at the Kajiado Law courts where had been arraigned but declined to plead to charges while insisting he be charged in Nairobi.

The order was issued by Justice Luka Kimaru on Tuesday following a standoff in court where Miguna’s lawyers demanded that he be presented before a Nairobi court as earlier directed.

The lawyers had vowed not to leave the courtroom until he was freed, prompting Justice Kimaru’s assurance that he was indeed in the court’s precincts even though he was not presented.

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